X-Message-Number: 24053 Date: Wed, 5 May 2004 20:59:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug Skrecky <> Subject: cord blood storage as a possible side-line for Alcor/CI. (Note 4 out of 5 service providers are lacking dual location.) Comparison of Cord Blood Banks Family Cord Blood Banks with AABB Accreditation: 1. CorCell 2. Cord Blood Registry, Inc. 3. CRYO-CELL International, Inc. 4. California Cryobank, Inc. 5. Viacord Provider: 1 2 3 4 5 Year Established 1996 1995 1992 1997 1995 Years of Experience 7 8 11 6 8 Initial Fees $1,350* $1,740 $595 $995* $1,550 Annual Storage Fee $95 $95 $90 $95 $95 Dual Location No No Yes No No #Clients <10,000 60,000 >65,000 <10,000 >40,000 Successful Transplants? Yes Yes Yes No Yes * Includes return shipping Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=24053